Fiber Gigabit Ethernet for Centralised Traffic Monitoring

The third largest state-owned highway system in the United States is maintained by the state DOT (Department of Transportation). The state DOT planned to centralize traffic control/monitoring of highways (including roads, bridges, and tunnels) across the state’s five central TMCs (traffic management center). These TMCs serve as hubs for regional emergency response and incident management operations of traffic-related events. TMC operators will have access to real-time traffic information from DOT personnel, state police, emergency response agencies, cameras, sensors, and other tools to ensure traveler safety by notifying drivers of traffic conditions and emergency events via VMS (variable message sign) broadcasts and other public media. “Our role is to facilitate the safe and efficient travel of drivers… By coordinating fast, effective incident response and communicating traffic information to the public in a timely manner from our Traffic Management Centers, we can provide the best possible driving experience for our customer.” said the DOT Commisioner.